Fremantle demonstrating sustainability leadership

Renewable energy resources offer many advantages to an energy-hungry world.  They can be used in many ways, offer minimal environmental problems, and can be harnessed with appropriate technology. They particularly offer hope to the developing countries who's economic growth rates are seriously hampered by high energy costs.

The potential offered by these resources is immense.  Everyday, the earth receives thousands of times more energy from the sun than is consumed in all other resources.  
In view of these facts, one might wonder why renewable energies have been so underused.  The primary reason is economics, especially competition with lowered-priced commercial fuels.  There have been technical and economic uncertainties, inadequate documentation and evaluation of the many solar projects that have been undertaken worldwide, lack of coherent government strategy, and just plain scepticism on the part of many energy decision makers - all obstacles to the employment of renewable energy.  

However, I am very excited about the City of Fremantle that is really starting to demonstrate sustainability leadership.   The city is doing this as part of their low carbon plan with a key focus on making the city a more sustainable one and doing this by being active leaders in renewable energy.

Our very active and sustainability focused Mayor of Fremantle Dr Brad Pettitt is one of the key players that is pushing the city in the direction of demonstrating sustainability leadership.  Here is a link to his blog to read the full story.

Onward and upward for Fremantle with the hopes many other governments will actively follow.

http://cofremantle.wordpress.com/2012/10/29/solar-on-the-town-hall/